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Reviews of St Francis Bay House On The Canal

26 Harley Street, 6312 St Francis Bay, South Africa

#12 of 34 Holiday rentals in St Francis Bay

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Review score

Based on 46 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    Pleasant stay on the Canals
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Pleasant stay on the canals

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    9.0
    Great 12 sleeper home right in the heart of the canals
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was construction happening, even on Saturday which was noisy and I was not told about.

    It is well situated and close to everything in town. It has large bedrooms each with on suite bathrooms. There is a nice outdoor seating area.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Disturbance from construction. Beach towels should be provided Toiletries should also be provided Would be great to have a canoe A second set of keys is a must Washing machine and dryer were dirty Kitchen cupboards smell musty Kitchen needs more crockery, like serving dishes

    Location is amazingThe house is very comfortable and spacious

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2023

    9.0
    We really enjoyed our stay. The house is very comfortable and clean and had everything we needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We really enjoyed our stay. The house is very comfortable and clean and had everything we needed, including comfortable bedding and clean towels. The rooms all have their own bathrooms and the kitchen is fully equipped with gas stove. There were lots of torches available for loadshedding. The binnebraai was especially useful as the nights were cold. The house is right on the canal with great views and has its own jetty. Checking in and out was easy and well communicated. Had some great meals at the nearby The Quays restaurant, which is a 10-15min walk away.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2023

    10
    Just brilliant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful house with good equipment. It was a bit complicated to get the keys at the Security Agency 3k away. The rest was very good.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2023

    9.0
    It was magnificent, had great time
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no swimming pool

    location, comfort

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2022

    10
    lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    only problem was transport. there was no public transport eg. taxi’s or uber. had to phone the hotel in st francis to hear who they use for guests without vehicles.

    loved everything

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2022

    10
    good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    there is no backup when there’s loadshedding, we had to sleep because of electricity

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2022

    9.0
    What a treasure
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is a stunning place. The photos don't do it justice. It has recently been renovated and is looking very smart. The bedrooms are large and beds comfortable. The whole place was perfectly clean. The entertainment area leads outside onto the dockside which is ideal on warms days/evenings. We enjoyed a potjie which we ate out on the waters edge. Another plus for us was that they had a dishwasher which makes things much easier. We also received our deposit the very next day. Thanks for an amazing time!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Great location, close and convenient to all attractions and local amenities. Beautiful home right on the Canal!👍

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property owner was super helpful and a lovely host! The house was amazing and Would highly recommended the stay.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I am not a fan of thatched roofs, but the owner advised that they were changing it after our stay.

    Large spacious rooms with good facilities

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The house is very confortable and has a lovely view. We enjoyed our stay and would love to rent again. You are also very protected from the west wind.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great location. Deck outside with table and benches on the edge of the canals was the perfect place to enjoy the beautiful sunsets.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2021

    10
    Great place to stay, enough space for 12 adults.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked all.

    Great location. We had enjoyed the property. On the canal.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was a bit chilly so needed more blankets!

    Spacious and nice location

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    7.0
    fun family comfort stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    trouble with hot water but severe load-shedding might have played a roll in that.

    spacious property, gas for load-shedding, inverter for tv and WiFi great.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2023

    2.0
    Disappointing, dirty and overpriced!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too disappointing! We arrived at dusk in time to prepare supper but the house was very untidy and not very clean -strange because of the list of rules we received prior to getting keys and which are conveniently pasted all over the house - some of the owners personal items were not put away. -the counter tops were greasy and not clean. cupboards were smelling and dirty and lots of chipped mixed cups and saucers. cutlery was covered in some type of sediment and again one in every design rather than a neat set. broken bottle openers and cork screw means we could not open our bottle of wine.. Then came bedtime and we found the linen was stained and smelling and we had to report back to the owners the very night we arrived. not ideal to be discussing cleaning processes when you meant to be relaxing. This is more frat house with basics - six double beds two of which are in the tv room upstairs. it’s great for large group of students and young adults but not a luxury getaway which the price tends to indicate. no luxury to be found here- no tea/coffee on arrival or soaps. in fact you will need to bring your own loo paper as only one per bathroom is provided. the owner did send her cleaner in the next morning to change bedding and wash all the crockery and cutlery.

    This is a panel handle house located at the back old and deteriorating property but is located on the canal. unfortunately it does not come with a boat or canoe or dinghy which is the reason you want to be on the canals.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2021

    6.0
    we have the bites to prove that we visited!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was clear that it had not been lived in for a while . It was musty and had a lot of fishmoths and even fleas on the beds . This is possibly due to Covid . It should have had a thorough spring clean prior to it being rented out . If it was cleaned up properly, it would be an exceptional place to stay .

    property has a great location with a beautiful view of the canal . it is well appointed . There was sufficient crockery , cutlery etc.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2022

    9.0
    We had a lovely family stay at this beautiful house. It was clean, spacious and had stunning views!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gardener showing up during stay and we were a bunch of women trying to sunbathe.

    Gorgeous house and views!

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    great location and friendly service

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

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